The terms sill level, plinth level, and lintel level are all common in the world of home building and construction. These different types of levels are used by carpenters, engineers, and architects to ensure that structures are built according to blueprint specifications and are structurally sound. So, while working on the building construction projects, you … Read more
When it comes to treating water in developing countries we mainly rely on two types of filtering system. One is slow sand filters and the other is rapid sand filters. The later on is also termed as rapid sand gravity filters or in short form as RSF (rapid sand filter). It is a low-cost filter … Read more
Stirrups in reinforcement of beam play a vital role in resisting shear stresses. During construction of buildings, civil engineers provide stirrups with the purpose to hold reinforcement in place and to prevent collapsing of the main reinforcement during seismic activity. What is a stirrup in construction? Closed loop bar provided at a regular center to … Read more
FAB is an acronym of fly ash brick that is a special type of brick better than ordinary clay bricks. Masons use it to get high quality masonry work in building construction. It is known as high technology manufactured bricks. We use it as the replacement of red clay brick especially for environmental protection purpose. … Read more
Compaction of concrete is an important step of concreting that plays vital role in quality control. We ensure proper compaction of concrete after placing the freshly mixed concrete. Compaction is the process that expels air voids in freshly placed concrete. Different methods of compaction allows aggregate to come close together to achieve higher density. It … Read more
Let’s be honest, a lot of homeowners are wondering if one can pour new concrete over existing concrete and will it stick? That’s one way of escaping an entire concrete slab replacement – which is obviously a costly venture. Well; adding a layer of concrete over a cracked concrete patio can instantly revitalize the flooring. … Read more
Plaster is the cementitious material which constitutes binding material cement or lime, fine aggregate and water that are mixed to form cohesive and workable mass. This cementitious material is then applied to the surface to get good appearance of surface, to make surface impermeable or to get smooth surface. However, with so many different types … Read more
The manufacturing sector forms a vital part of many countries’ gross domestic product (GDP). For example, in the US, manufacturing typically accounts for around 11% of the country’s total GDP. It is a vital employer of both skilled and semi-skilled staff and helps to stimulate the wider economy. In every form of manufacturing, one of … Read more
The word rebar is a short form of reinforcing bar. In general, its meaning is the use of steel rod with ridges for reinforced concrete. Basically, concrete is brittle material which is strong in compression but very weak in tension. Whenever tensile forces act on concrete it damages concrete by originating cracks in it. So, … Read more
A lot of homeowners are confused about load bearing wall and non-load bearing wall in their home. That’s when they’re looking to have an open concept in order to get rid of the cramped kitchen. It’s always good to know the process and structural aspects of this project. People are idealizing more the open floor … Read more